Learning Management Based on Cognitive Flexibility Theory to Enhance Mathematical Communication Ability and Satisfaction of Grade 8 Students

Authors

  • Sutasinee Kawsumarng Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Ubonwan Songsern Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Cognitive Flexibility Theory, mathematical communication ability, satisfaction

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to 1) compare the mathematical communication ability of Grade 8 students before and after learning management based on the Cognitive Flexibility Theory and 2) examine the satisfaction of Grade 8 students toward learning management based on the Cognitive Flexibility Theory. The sample group in this study consisted of Grade 8 students in the first semester of the academic year 2024, selected through Cluster Random Sampling, using a classroom as the unit of selection. One classroom was randomly chosen, consisting of 30 students. The research instruments used in this study included 1) two lesson plans based on the Cognitive Flexibility Theory, with a total duration of six hours, 2) a mathematical communication ability test, and 3) a satisfaction questionnaire on learning management based on the theory. The statistical methods used for data analysis were mean (x̄), standard deviation (SD), and t-test Dependent. The research findings indicated that the students who learned through the theory of cognitive flexibility demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in mathematical communication abilities at the .05 level and expressed the highest level of satisfaction with the learning model.

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Published

2025-04-26

How to Cite

Kawsumarng, S., & Songsern, U. . (2025). Learning Management Based on Cognitive Flexibility Theory to Enhance Mathematical Communication Ability and Satisfaction of Grade 8 Students. Journal of Buddhist Education and Research (JBER), 11(2), 488–501. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jber/article/view/282513